Caponizing Cockerels Becomes More Profitable Says NY College
A New York State College of Agriculture bulletin explains caponizing as a cost effective upgrade for surplus male birds. Market prices for capons rise in November, with bigger capons from Orpingtons Light Brahmas and Jersey Black Giants and smaller types from Plymouth Rocks Wyandottes Rhode Island Reds. Chosen cockerels should be 8 to 10 weeks old and weigh about 1.4 to 2 pounds. caponizing requires skill and an experienced operator. An illustrated Cornell bulletin EZ 143 details capon production available from Ithaca.
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New York State College of Agriculture
Cornell
Office of Publications
Ithaca
New York
Keep Waterers Clean During Summer Season
Summer care stresses keeping waterers and feeders clean as chicks grow. Contamination risks rise when dirt from the floor enters water containers, spreading disease. regular cleaning and elevating or arranging feeders prevent chick contact with dirt and reduce illness.
Dry Henhouse Floor EL Plan at University
Dakan, head poultryman at Oho State University, outlined a practical floor system for a new poultry house. The floor was leveled and raised above the outside surface, tar paper laid to block moisture, then a two inch concrete layer. The design proved effective in winter, keeping the henhouse dry.
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Dakan
Oho State University
Control Mites in Poultry by Early Start at Cochran Iowa
Early mite control in poultry is crucial, as warm weather accelerates mite growth and makes them hard to eradicate. Mites feed by sucking blood, stunting chicks and preventing hens from laying, with eggs laid shortly after the female lays. Initiating control promptly reduces long term impact on the flock.
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Cochran
Iowa State College
Poul
Untitled poultry yard guidance fragment from uncertain text
The fragment discusses lime use in a poultry yard, soil preparation, and contamination prevention practices. It mentions weeks, application timing, and the idea that properly managed lime or groundwork may benefit crops and reduce disease risk. The content is fragmented and lacks clear context or attribution.
Leaf Spot Controls Beet Losses in Sugar Beets
United States Department of Agriculture circular outlines leaf-spot disease in sugar beets, its climate-driven spread, and control via spraying or dusting. In Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, and adjacent areas, treatments increased yield and sugar content. Costs vary. efficacy depends on weather, rotation, irrigation, and drainage. breeders seek resistant beet varieties.
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United States of Auricultura
Bureau of Plant Industry
United State Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Colorado
Arkansas
Department of Agriculture
Rocky Ford
Colo
Arkansas Valley
Michigan
Office of Information
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Close Grazing Promotes Young Rich Pastures Says USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture notes that near grazing keeps leaf growth and protein levels high, while preventing excessive stalk development. British studies confirm that grazing every two to three weeks sustains nutritive leaf content. a high carbohydrate supplement like corn may be needed for young, closely grazed pastures, especially in wet seasons.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department Sis
Fertilizer Boosts Corn Quality and Yields in Experiments
Reported fertilizer experiments on corn show higher yields generally accompanied by improved quality. Across many plots, fertilization raised both yield and the percentage of sound corn, with results averaged from several tests across five parts of the state.
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Pyrdne Wityerstly
Suilan
Seed Marketing Hints for the Farmer
United States Department of Agriculture republishes Farmers Bulletin 1282 F advising farmers that careful seed selection boosts yields and profits. Author George C. Ediet notes seeds come from farms, neighbors, or dealers, and stresses testing purity and germination, proper threshing and storage, and finding the best outlets for sale. Copies are free from the Office of Information in Washington, DC.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
George C. Ediet
Office of Information
Washington, D. C
Hydrated Lime Controls Cabbage Clubroot, USDA Finds
USDA technical bulletin reports that at least three quarters of a ton of hydrated lime per acre is needed to check cabbage clubroot in heavily infested soil, with two tons for commercial control. Alkalinity alone isn’t the key. lime type and application affect outcomes. Seedlings can carry disease to fields. heavy lime applications may prevent establishment. The disease is present in 80 states, affecting truck growers in many regions.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Eradicate Wild Garlic on Cultivated Soils
A U S D guidance recommends three years of deep fall and spring plowing on cultivated land to eradicate wild garlic. Start in fall, destroy young late-summer plants before bulb production, and thoroughly plow under garlic tops to stop growth. regional timing differs with South and North.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Seasonal tips for poultry and dairy farming advised
The excerpt discusses spring and fall as ideal times to spread Itmestona, notes large egg storage changes from 1959 to 1950s, compares trench and upright silos as emergency substitutes, and covers artificial brooding, worm prevention, and housing dimensions for dairy barns and sheep. It includes warnings about steering clear of infected areas and proper management practices for poults, sheep, and cattle.
Round worms in pigs cost eastern Carolina hog growers much
Round worms in pigs cost hog growers in eastern Carolina more money than any other issue. Swine specialist W. V. Bays urges movable farrowing, self feeders, thorough litter cleanup, and burning trash. Clean farrowing quarters, warm soapy wash for sows, and clean ground aid uniform, thrifty pigs ready for markets in spring and fall. Co operative carrot shipments rise where sanitation is practiced. Haven county growers largely follow field sanitation for breeding and fattening pens.
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Carolina
W. V. Bays
North Carolina State College
Hays
Haven County
Sean
Obsolete Animals Named by Mohler in USDA Talk
Dr J R Mohler of the USDA outlined three types of obsolete animals in a push for 1930s farming methods. He cited maintenance cost failures, scrubbed and graded sites, and diseases spreading animals affecting millions, urging faster adoption of newer, healthier livestock practices.
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Mohler
J. R. Mohler
United States Department of Agriculture
Doctor Mohler
Feeding Veal Calves For Best Growth Over Weeks
Feeding veal calves begins with three daily meals. In weeks one and two, milk intake ranges from eight to twelve pounds daily, then skim milk substitute and grain supplement replace whole milk. By weeks three to four, whole milk may be omitted, skim milk up to sixteen pounds, grain fed dry in small amounts, and gradual increases until weaning. A standard grain mix is 100 lb corn meal, 100 lb ground oats, 100 lb wheat bran, 50 lb linseed meal, 8 lb blood flour.
New Cattle Disease Reported in Regions Across States
A newly named cattle disease called Anapligmosis is spreading in the Southwest and adjacent areas. Infected cattle show fever and loss of appetite, with drooping tail flow and tear-like symptoms. About 50 percent of cases are fatal, typically within weeks.
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Kany Bud
Missouri
Lose Pounds of Ugly Fat With 85 Cent Kruschen Salts
An advertisement promises rapid fat loss and health improvements with Kruschen Salts. It claims an 85 cent monthly cost to shed pounds, boost energy, improve skin, and increase activity, urging readers to weigh themselves, take a half teaspoon daily, then reassess after four weeks. It touts health benefits and urges buying from leading druggists.
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Loas
America
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